Designation: D 995 – 95b
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
100 Barr Harbor Dr., West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving
Mixtures1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 995; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements for plants suit-
able for producing hot-mixed, hot-laid bituminous paving
mixtures.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates2
D 8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-
ments3
D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials3
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms see Terminology D 8.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 batch plant, n—a manufacturing facility for producing
bituminous paving mixtures that proportions the aggregate and
bituminous constituents into the mix by weighed batches, adds
bituminous material by either weight or volume, and mixes the
blend.
3.2.2 continuous mix plant, n—a manufacturing facility for
producing bituminous paving mixtures that continuously pro-
portions the aggregate and bituminous constituents into the mix
by a continuous volumetric proportioning system without
definite batch intervals.
3.2.3 drum mix plant, n—a manufacturing facility for pro-
ducing bituminous paving mixtures that continuously propor-
tions aggregates, heats and dries them in a rotating drum, and
simultaneously mixes them with a controlled amount of
bituminous material. The same plant may produce cold-mixed
bituminous paving mixtures without heating and drying the
aggregates.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.23 on
Plant-Mix Bituminous Surfaces and Bases.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1995. Published November 1995. Originally
published as D 995 – 48 T. Last previous edition D 995 – 95a.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
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4. Requirements for All Plants
4.1 Uniformity—The plant shall be capable of uniformly
combining and mixing various sizes of aggregate from stock-
piles, reclaimed asphalt pavement, if required, and bituminous
material.
4.2 Equipment for Preparation of Bituminous Material:
4.2.1 Tanks for storage of bituminous material shall be
equipped for heating the material, under effective and positive
control at all times, to the temperature required in the paving
mixture specifications. Heating shall be by steam or oil coils,
electricity, or other means such that no flame shall contact the
heating tank.
4.2.2 The circulating system for the bituminous material
shall be of adequate capacity to provide proper and continuous
circulation between storage tank and proportioning units dur-
ing the entire operating period.
4.2.2.1 The discharge end of the bituminous material circu-
lating pipe shall be kept below the surface of the bituminous
material in the storage tank to prevent discharging the hot
bituminous material into the open air.
4.2.2.2 All pipe lines and fittings shall be steam or oil-
jacketed or otherwise properly insulated to prevent heat loss.
When the bituminous material is emulsified asphalt, provisions
should be made in the bitumen transfer system that will enable
the operator to turn off or reduce the heat media from all lines,
pumps, and jacketed bituminous material buckets as soon as
the system is open and circulating properly.
4.2.3 Storage tank capacity shall be such as to ensure
continuous operation of the plant and uniform temperature of
the bituminous material when it is introduced into the aggre-
gate. Tanks shall be calibrated accurately to 100-gal (378.5-L)
intervals and shall be accessible for measuring the volume of
bituminous material at any time.
4.2.4 A sampling tap, complying with the requirements of
Practice D 140, shall be provided in the bituminous material
feed lines connecting the storage tanks to the bituminous
control unit.
4.2.5 When filled or native bituminous materials are used,
means shall be provided for agitation to maintain a uniform
product.
4.3 Mineral Filler—Adequate dry storage shall be provided
for mineral filler, when required, and provision shall be made
for accurate proportioning.
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4.4 Cold Aggregate Feeder—The plant shall be provided
with mechanical means for uniformly feeding the aggregates
into the dryer so that uniform production and temperature may
be assured. When aggregates must be blended from two or
more bins at the cold feed to meet the requirements of the
paving mixture specifications, a synchronized proportioning
method shall be provided.
4.4.1 If recycling capability is required, the plant shall be
equipped with mechanical means for feeding the desired
weight of reclaimed asphalt pavement into the mix. Facilities
shall be provided for obtaining samples of the reclaimed
asphalt pavement.
4.5 Dryer—A dryer of satisfactory design capable of drying
and heating the aggregate to the moisture and temperature
requirements of the paving mixture specifications shall be
provided.
4.6 Bituminous Control Unit:
4.6.1 Satisfactory means, either by weighing or metering,
shall be provided to obtain the proper amount of bituminous
material. Accuracy of the metering devices shall be within 1.0
% of the actual weight being measured when that weight has
been determined using another measuring device and shall be
within 0.5 % when that weight has been determined using test
weights. Bituminous material scales shall conform to 8.5.
4.6.2 Suitable means shall be provided, either by steam or
oil jacketing, or other insulation, for maintaining the specified
temperature of the bituminous material in the pipe lines,
meters, weigh buckets, spray bars, and other containers or flow
lines.
4.7 Thermometric Equipment:
4.7.1 An armored recording thermometer of suitable range
shall be fixed in the bituminous material feed line at a suitable
location near the discharge at the mixer unit.
4.7.2 Approved recording thermometers, pyrometers, or
other recording thermometric instruments shall be fixed at the
discharge chute of the dryer and, when applicable, in the hot
fines bin to register and record automatically the temperature of
the heated aggregate or heated mixture.
4.8 Emission Controls:
4.8.1 A dust collecting system shall be provided. The
system shall be made to waste the material so collected, or to
return all or any part uniformly to the mixture.
4.8.2 Other emissions, such as smoke but excepting water
vapor, shall be controlled to be in compliance with applicable
limits.
4.9 Surge and Storage Bins—If bins are used for surge or
storage, they shall be such that mixture drawn from the bin
meets the requirements of the paving mixture specification.
4.10 Safety Requirements:
4.10.1 Adequate and safe stairways to the mixer platform
shall be provided if applicable. Guarded ladders to other plant
units shall be located where required.
4.10.2 All gears, pulleys, chains, sprockets, and other dan-
gerous moving parts shall be thoroughly protected.
4.10.3 Ample unobstructed space shall be provided on the
mixing platform if applicable.
4.10.4 An unobstructed passage shall be maintained at all
times in and around the truck-loading space. This space shall
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be kept free of drippings from the mixing platform. A ladder or
platform shall be located at the truck-loading space to permit
easy and safe inspection of the mixture as it is delivered into
the trucks. Overhead protection shall be provided where
necessary.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This specification describes the various components of
batch, continuous mix, and drum mix plants. This standard is
useful to help evaluate existing plants and for specifying new
plants to ensure the plant is capable of producing a quality
product. This standard does not address plant operation and
control or mixture production.
6. Requirements for Plants Controlling Gradation of
Hot, Dry Aggregates
6.1 Plant Screens:
6.1.1 Plants shall be equipped with plant screens located
between the dryer and hot aggregate bins and shall have
adequate capacity and size range to separate the heated
aggregate into the sizes required for proportioning so that they
may be recombined consistently within the specification limits.
6.1.2 The nominal maximum size aggregate in the fines bin
shall be specified. The screen type and size shall be determined
by the operator. No aggregate shall be larger than the maximum
specified.
6.1.3 Control shall be based on frequent bin samples tested
in accordance with Test Method C 136. Aggregate in each bin,
including mineral filler, shall be combined in proper propor-
tions, and the composite shall be checked for compliance with
the paving mixture specifications.
6.2 Hot Aggregate Bins:
6.2.1 Hot-bin storage of sufficient capacity to ensure uni-
form and continuous operation shall be provided. Bins shall be
divided into the specified number of compartments arranged to
ensure separate and adequate storage of appropriate fractions
of the aggregate.
6.2.2 Each compartment shall be provided with an overflow
chute of such size and at such a location to prevent any backing
up of material into other compartments or into contact with the
screen.
6.2.3 Bins shall be equipped with “tell-tale” devices to
indicate the position of the aggregate in the bins at the lower
quarter points. An automatic plant shut-off shall be provided to
operate when any aggregate bin becomes empty.
6.2.4 Adequate and convenient facilities shall be provided
for obtaining aggregate samples from each bin.
7. Requirements for Plants Controlling Gradation of
Cold, Damp Aggregates
7.1 Maximum Aggregate Size—Oversize aggregate shall be
rejected by suitable methods or devices before the aggregate
enters the cold feed, or by plant screens complying with 6.1.
7.2 Cold Feed Bins:
7.2.1 Cold feed bins for storing aggregates prior to propor-
tioning shall be equipped with “tell-tale” devices to indicate the
position of the aggregate in the bins at the lower quarter points.
An automatic plant shut-off shall be provided to operate when
any aggregate bin becomes empty or the flow from any bin gate
becomes restricted.
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7.2.2 Adequate and convenient facilities shall be provided
for obtaining samples of the full flow of aggregate from each
cold feed bin and from the total cold feed.
7.2.3 Adequate and convenient facilities shall be provided
for diverting aggregate flow into trucks or other suitable
containers to check the accuracy of the aggregate delivery
system.
7.2.4 Control shall be based on frequent samples from each
cold-feed bin and the total cold feed tested by Test Method
C 136. Results of total cold-feed samples shall be checked for
compliance with the paving mixture specifications.
8. Requirements for Batch Plants
8.1 Control of Aggregate Gradation—The plant shall be
equipped to control aggregate gradation in accordance with the
requirements of either Section 6 or Section 7.
8.2 Weigh Box or Hopper:
8.2.1 Means shall be provided for weighing aggregate from
each bin into a weigh box or hopper, suspended on scales, and
ample in size to hold a full batch.
8.2.2 The weigh box or hopper shall be supported on
fulcrums and knife edges that will not easily be thrown out of
alignment or adjustment.
8.2.3 Gates, both on the bins and the hopper, shall not leak.
8.3 Aggregate scales:
8.3.1 Scales for any weigh box or hopper may be either
beam or springless-dial type and shall be of standard make and
design. The accuracy of the weighing device shall be within 1.0
% of the actual weight being measured when that weight has
been determined using another measuring device and shall be
within 0.5 % when that weight has been determined using test
weights.
8.3.2 The change in load required to alter noticeably the
position of rest of the indicating element (or elements) of a
nonautomatic indicating scale shall not be greater than 0.1 % of
the nominal scale capacity.
8.3.3 Beam type scales shall be equipped with a device to
indicate that the required load is being approached. This device
shall indicate at least the last 200 lb (91 kg) of the load.
8.3.4 Graduation intervals for either beam or dial scales
shall not be greater than 0.1 % of the nominal scale capacity.
Scale graduations and markings shall be plainly visible.
8.3.5 On dial scales, parallax effects shall be reduced to the
practical minimum with clearance between the indicator index
and scale graduations not exceeding 0.06 in. (1.5 mm).
8.3.6 Scales shall be equipped with adjustable pointers for
marking the weight of each material to be weighed into the
batch.
8.3.7 Not less than ten test weights, each of 50-lb (22.7-kg)
nominal weight and each stamped with its actual weight to
within 60.05 %, shall be provided for the purpose of testing
and calibrating the scales. For each scale a suitable cradle or
platform shall be provided for applying the test loads. The test
weights shall be kept clean and conveniently located for
calibration of the scale.
8.4 Bituminous Material Bucket:
8.4.1 If a bucket is used, it shall be large enough to handle
a batch in a single weighing.
8.4.2 The filling system and bucket shall be of such design,
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size, and shape that the bituminous material will not overflow,
splash, or spill outside the bucket during filling and weighing.
8.4.3 The time required to add the bituminous material shall
not exceed 20 s. Where the quantity of bituminous material is
metered, provision shall be made to check the delivery of the
meter by actual weight.
8.4.4 The bucket shall be steam or oil-jacketed or equipped
with properly insulated electric heating units. It shall be
arranged to deliver the bituminous material in a thin uniform
sheet or in multiple sprays over the full length of the mixer.
8.5 Bituminous Material Scales—Scales for the weighing of
bituminous material shall meet the requirements for aggregate
scales, as specified in 8.3 except a device to indicate at least the
last 20 lb (9.1 kg) of the approaching total load shall be
provided. Beam-type scales shall be equipped with a tare beam
or adequate counterbalance for balancing the bucket and
compensating periodically for the accumulation of bituminous
material on the bucket.
8.6 Mixer Unit for Batch Method:
8.6.1 The plant shall include a batch mixer of an approved
twin-shaft pugmill type capable of producing a uniform mix-
ture.
8.6.1.1 The mixer shall be designed to provide means of
adjusting the clearance between the mixer blades and liner
plates to ensure proper and efficient mixing.
8.6.1.2 If not enclosed, the mixer box shall be equipped with
a dust hood to prevent loss of dust by dispersion.
8.6.1.3 The mixer shall be constructed to prevent leakage of
the contents.
8.6.1.4 Mixer discharge shall not cause appreciable segre-
gation.
8.6.2 The mixer shall be equipped with a positive means for
governing mixing time and an accurate time lock to control the
operation of a complete mixing cycle by locking the weigh-box
gate after the charging of the mixer until the closing of the
mixer gates at the completion of the cycle; it shall lock the
bituminous material bucket throughout the dry-mixing period
and shall lock the mixer gate throughout the dry- and wet-
mixing periods.
8.6.2.1 The dry-mixing period is defined as the interval of
time between the opening of the weigh-box gate and the
application of bituminous material. The wet-mixing period is
the interval of time between the start of the application of
bituminous material and the opening of the mixer gate.
8.6.2.2 The timing control shall be flexible and capable of
being set at intervals of not more than 5 s throughout cycles up
to 3 min.
8.6.2.3 If required by the specifications, a mechanical batch
counter shall be installed as part of the timing device and shall
be designed to register only completely mixed batches.
8.7 Automation of Batching:
8.7.1 If required by the specifications, an automatic weigh-
ing, cycling, and monitoring system shall be installed as part of
the batching equipment.
8.7.2 The system shall include equipment for accurately
proportioning the various components of the mixture by weight
or by volume in the proper order, and equipment for controlling
the cycle sequence and timing of mixture operations. There
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shall be auxiliary interlock cut-off circuits to interrupt and stop
the automatic batching operations whenever an error exceeding
the acceptable tolerance occurs in proportioning.
8.7.3 Accuracy—The automatic proportioning system shall
be capable of consistently delivering materials within the full
range of batch sizes within the following tolerances:
Total Batch Weight of
Paving Mix, %
Batch aggregate component 61.5
Mineral filler 60.5
Bituminous material 60.1
Zero return (aggregate) 60.5
Zero return (bituminous material) 60.1
The electrical circuits for the above delivery tolerances of
each cut-off interlock shall be capable of providing the total
span for the full allowable tolerance for maximum batch size.
Tolerance controls shall be automatically or manually adjust-
able to provide spans suitable for less than full-size batches
(Note 1). The automatic controls and interlock cut-off circuits
shall be capable of being consistently coordinated with the
batching scale or meter within an accuracy of 0.2 % of the
nominal capacity (Note 2) of said scale or meter throughout the
full range of the batch sizes.
NOTE 1—If separate tolerance controls are not provided for the batch-
ing of mineral filler, it will be necessary to reduce the aggregate tolerances
to6 0.5 % for those batches requiring mineral filler.
NOTE 2—The term “nominal capacity” of a scale or meter where
referred to herein is defined as the maximum quantity which the scale or
meter is capable of measuring.
8.8 Recording of Batching:
8.8.1 If required by the specifications, an automatic graphic
or digital record shall be produced for each batch of bituminous
concrete indicating the proportions of each aggregate compo-
nent, mineral filler, and bituminous material. Such records of
the batches shall be further identified through a print of day and
date. Bituminous material proportions shall be recorded either
as weight or volume. If recorded as volume, the record shall be
either in gallons at 60°F (16°C), gallons converted to weight in
pounds, or actual gallons with an additional recording of
bituminous material temperature.
8.8.2 If a digital tape or ticket recorder is used, it shall
record the proportions as indicated on the batching scale or
meter within an accuracy of 0.5 % of maximum batch size.
8.8.3 If graphical recording is used, it shall be designed so
that the stylus will traverse at least 9 in. (229 mm) of the
recorder width for the total aggregate weight and maximum
bituminous material weight or volume; the preceding based on
maximum batch size.
8.8.3.1 The charts shall be designed so that all quantities,
including zero can be read directly and shall have a resolution
of at least ten lines per inch. The chart speed shall be such that
individual aggregate weights, when batched cumulatively, can
be clearly identified.
8.8.3.2 The recorder shall record the proportions as indi-
cated on the batching scale or meter within an accuracy of
0.5 % of the maximum batch size.
9. Requirements for Continuous Mix Plants
9.1 Control of Aggregate Gradation—The plant shall be
equipped to control aggregate gradation in accordance with the
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requirements of either Section 6 or Section 7. Accurate means
of checking the proportioning of each hot bin size by weight
shall be provided.
9.1.1 Hot-aggregate bins shall include interlocked feeders
mounted under the bin compartments. The interlocked feeders
shall be equipped with a dust-proof revolution counter with
minimum graduations of one tenth of a revolution. The mix
proportions shall be set up on the basis of pounds (or
kilograms) of each aggregate bin size per revolution.
9.1.2 Each bin shall have a feeder mechanism, subject to
control by positive mechanical means, to control the rate of
flow of aggregate drawn from each respective bin compart-
ment. Where the gate orifice-type feeder is used, it shall have
at least one dimension adjustable by positive mechanical
means. Locks shall be provided on each gate. Calibrated gages
with minimum graduations of not more than 1⁄10in. (2.5 mm)
shall be provided for each gate to establish gate openings.
9.1.3 When added mineral filler is specified, a separate bin
and feeder shall be furnished with its drive interlocked with the
aggregate feeders.
9.1.4 Means shall be provided to establish the rate of flow in
pounds (or kilograms) per revolution by scale weight.
9.2 Weight Calibration of Bituminous Material and Aggre-
gate Feed—The plant shall include a means of calibrating gate
openings and bituminous material flow by means of weight test
samples in pounds (or kilograms) per revolution.
9.2.1 The aggregate fed out of the bins through individual
orifices shall be bypassed into suitable test boxes, and each
compartment material shall be confined in individual test
receptacles or compartments.
9.2.2 Accessories shall be supplied so that the aggregate in
each compartment may be weighed separately.
9.2.3 Test containers shall be of convenient size to obtain a
composite weight at least 600 lb (273 kg).
9.3 Synchronization of Aggregate and Bituminous Material
Feed—Satisfactory means shall be provided to afford positive
interlocking or mechanical control between the flow of aggre-
gate through the gates and the flow of bituminous material
through the meter or other proportioning device. Means shall
be provided to check the rate of flow of the bituminous material
by scale weight per revolution.
9.4 Mixer Unit for Continuous Method—The plant shall
include a continuous mixer of an approved twin-shaft pugmill-
type and shall be capable of producing a uniform mixture
within the permissible job mix tolerances.
9.4.1 The paddles shall be adjustable for angular position on
the shafts and reversible to retard the flow of the mix.
9.4.2 Mixers shall be equipped with discharge hoppers or
other facilities to prevent segregation during discharge.
9.4.3 The mixer shall carry a manufacturer’s plate giving
the net volumetric contents of the mixer at the several heights,
inscribed on a permanent gage.
9.4.4 Charts shall be prepared giving the rate of aggregate
feed per revolution and per interval of time at the plant
operating speed.
9.4.5 Continous mixers not complying in all respects with
the above requirements, but capable of producing a uniform
mixture within the job mix tolerances, will be considered for
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approval and may be approved.
9.4.6 The weight per unit volume relationship of the coated
loose mix shall be determined and the pugmill capacity at
operating height shall be determined by means of the volume
gage on the side of the mixer.
9.4.7 Positive means for governing mixing time shall be
provided. Mixing time shall be determined from the following
equation:
pugmill dead capacity, lb~kg!
Mixing time, s 5 pugmill output, lb~kg!/s (1)
9.5 Automation of Continuous Mixing Plants:
9.5.1 If required by the specifications, devices capable of
automatically sampling and weighing the quantity of each
hot-bin aggregate size and sampling, weighing, or metering the
bituminous material fed to the pugmill during either a known
number of revolutions of the plant or a known interval of time
shall be installed as part of the plant equipment. In addition,
each aggregate hot bin, mineral-filler bin, and the bituminous
material feed line shall have interlock circuits such that the
plant operations will be stopped if either aggregate or
bituminous material flow is discontinued or reduced.
9.5.2 The plant shall proportion each size of aggregate to the
pugmill with such accuracy that the weight of material from
each hot bin shall not deviate from the design value by an
amount more than 1.5 % of the total weight of bituminous
paving mixture delivered per revolution or interval of time.
Where the separate addition of mineral filler is required, it shall
be added so as not to deviate more than 0.5 % of the total
weight of bituminous paving mixture per revolution or interval
of time. The bituminous material shall be added so as not to
deviate more than 0.1 % of the total weight of bituminous
paving mixture per revolution or interval of time.
9.5.3 The scales or meters, or both, used to determine the
quantities of aggregates and bitumen per revolution or interval
of time shall be accurate to within 0.20 % of their nominal
capacities. The aggregate sampling device shall have a
capacity of at least 1 lb for each ton per hour of plant output
capacity or 100 lb (45.3 kg) which ever is greater.
9.6 Recording of Continuous Plants:
9.6.1 When required by the specifications, each plant shall
have an automatic graphic or digital recorder for recording the
weights of samples of each hot-bin aggregate size and
bituminous material, either individually or cumulatively. In
addition to the recording of sample quantities, the time of
sampling identified by a time and date accurate to the nearest
minute shall also be recorded.
9.6.2 If a digital tape or ticket recorder is used, it shall be
capable of accurately recording weights to 0.1 % of the
nominal capacity of the weighing system.
9.6.3 If graphical recording is used, it shall be designed so
that the stylus will traverse at least 9 in. (229 mm) of the
recorder width for the maximum aggregate sample weight and
maximum bituminous material weight. The charts shall be
designed so that all quantities, including zero, can be read
directly and shall have a resolution of at least 10 lines per inch
(25.4 mm). The chart speed shall be such that individual
aggregate weights, when batched cumulatively, can be clearly
identified.
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9.6.4 A digital recorder shall be installed as part of the
platform truck scales. The recorder shall produce a printed
digital record on a ticket of the gross and tare weights of the
delivery trucks along with a time and date print for each ticket.
Provisions shall be made so that scales may not be manually
manipulated during the printing process. In addition, the
system shall be so interlocked as to allow printing only when
the scale has come to rest. The scales and recorder shall be of
sufficient capacity and size to weigh accurately the heaviest
loaded trucks or tractor trailers that are used for the delivery of
bituminous paving mixtures from the plant.
10. Requirements for Drum-Mix Plants
10.1 Control of Aggregate Gradation—The plant shall be
equipped to control aggregate gradation in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.
10.2 Aggregate Delivery System:
10.2.1 The total cold aggregate feed shall be weighed
continuously by an approved belt scale. The accuracy of the
weighing device shall be within 1.0 % of the actual weight
being measured when that weight has been determined using
another measuring device and shall be within 0.5% when that
weight has been determined using test weights.
10.2.2 Provisions shall be made for introducing the
moisture content of the total cold feed into the belt weighing
signal and correcting wet aggregate weight to dry aggregate
weight.
10.2.3 An automatic digital record of the dry weight of
aggregate flow shall be displayed, recorded, and totaled in
appropriate units of weight and time at least once every 5 min
of plant operation, and on demand, at least once every minute
of plant operation for a period of at least 5 min.
10.2.4 When mineral filler is specified, a separate bin and
feeder shall be provided with its drive interlocked with the
aggregate feeders.
10.3 Bituminous Material System:
10.3.1 Satisfactory means shall be provided to assure
positive interlock between dry weight of aggregate flow and
the flow of bituminous material through an approved meter.
The interlock shall be capable of adjusting the flow of
bituminous material to compensate for any variation in the dry
weight of aggregate flow.
10.3.2 An automatic digital record of the flow of bituminous
material shall be displayed, recorded, and totaled in appropriate
units of volume or weight and time at least once every 5 min
of plant operation, and on demand, at least once every minute
of plant operation for a period of at least 5 min. The digital
record of bitumen flow shall be coordinated with the digital
record of dry aggregate flow at the point at which the bitumen
is discharged into the aggregate.
10.4 Drum-Mix Plant—The drum-mix plant shall be of
satisfactory design, capable of drying and heating the
aggregate to the moisture and temperature requirements set
forth in the paving mixture specifications, and capable of
producing a uniform mixture of aggregates and bituminous
material. A surge or storage system complying with 4.9 shall be
provided.
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11. Keywords
11.1 asphalt plants; batch plants; bituminous mixing plants;
bituminous paving mixtures; continuous mix plants; drum mix
plants

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